NEOSHO, Mo. —
Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday used trailer manufacturer Holden Industries as a backdrop to promote the state’s record in declining workers’ compensation insurance rates.
Crowder College provides safety training for welders and other workers at Holden Industries, whose customers include the U.S. Marine Corps.
“The folks here are dedicated not only to turning out a quality product, but also doing it safely,” Nixon said.
Nixon said workers’ compensation rates have declined each of the past three years and, on average, are now lower than they were in 1994.
“A safe workplace is a profitable workplace,” Nixon said.
He said the reduced rates make Missouri more attractive to business.
“Safe and healthy workers make a real difference in Missouri business,” Nixon said.
He said Missouri workers also are the best in the nation.
“Our people show up early, stay late, they take training and they compete,” he said. “Business wants to invest in states with strong and safe workers.”
Nixon toured the plant with Michael Deaton, owner and president. The company began in 1968. It has about 60 workers at its plants in Neosho and in Southwest City.
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Gov. Jay Nixon (left in foreground) tours Holden Industries in Neosho with Michael Deaton, company owner and president. Nixon was noting declining workers’ compensation rates. He also cited Crowder College for providing safety training for welders and other workers at Holden. GLOBE | ROGER NOMER
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